22nd October 2013 Warrington Anglers Association Guardian Notes.
The Sundays Mersey Series saw well known match man Derek Bibby put a mixed perch and roach catch on the scales for 10-7-0 and a decisive win fishing pole and maggot at 13metres in some slack water on peg 62. The river was carrying extra water and some really struggled for bites but match organiser Ant Higham, AKA 'King of the River' was in runner-up spot with 6-8-0 caught on the tip. He just edged out Ray Bowden by an ounce who reckoned that he dropped a 2ounce perch off at the net which in real terms cost him the equivalent of £10 per ounce, ouch!
Our Monday Disabled & Over 60's match was again fished on the Mersey and saw Derek Bibby absolutely on fire and notch up yet another win annihilating any opposition with an all bream catch of 25-7-0 taken on a groundbait feeder and maggot. His weight would have been much higher as he lost three large slabs off the hook. Stan Charnock was second with 4-1-10. The match next week is back on the Bridgewater Canal so I doubt any massive weights there but it is just as competitive.
If you are visiting our Ribble Fishery and wish to park at Trough House Farm please note that you must have a WAA car park sticker plainly displayed on your vehicle and also be prepared to produce your EA and WAA licences to the owner and fellow member who allows us to park at his farm. If you cannot comply you will not be allowed to use the car park. This has come about as usual by the actions of a few people spoiling it for decent members and amongst other things bringing non-members to the fishery.
The Offa's Dyke management team have really put an immense amount of work into this recently acquired fishery and both pools are now open to members from Wednesday 23rd October. Because of the close proximity to a dwelling please keep noise to a minimum and respect residents. The times are restricted to 7-30am to one hour after sunset. Parking only on car park by pool one. No keepnets and barbless hooks only. I would appreciate any catch reports as the team are assessing current stocks which are an unknown quantity. I have spotted good numbers of fish and our Chairman has fished Pool two with pole and pellet and caught some decent roach and half a dozen carp around the 6lbs mark.
Many thanks to the three members who turned out to the working party and clean-up on Saturday at Grey Mist Mere.
Keep sending in your catch reports which are invaluable to this column and fellow members. Either ring me on 01928 716238 or email frank@warrington-anglers.org.uk. HQ 52, Parker Street is open as usual between 7 & 9-00pm on Friday, for subscriptions, new memberships/night permits, or any queries.
Frank Lythgoe
RESULTS:
Mersey Series:
1) Derek Bibby 10-7-0
2) Ant Higham 6-8-0
3) Ray Bowden 6-7-0
4) John Melia 5-12-0
Disabled & Over 60's: (Mersey)
1) Derek Bibby 25-7-0
2) Stan Charnock 4-1-10
3) Jimmy Byrne 4-0-10
4) John Dagnall 3-15-4
COMING EVENTS:
SUNDAY:
Mersey Series: Draw 9am. Mersey Walk (fish 42 up)
MONDAY:
Disabled & Over 60's: Draw 10am Star Inn. Contact John Dagnall at Cheshire Angling 01925 635486.
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